GB2369238A - Versatile rechargeable battery pack for models - Google Patents

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GB2369238A
GB2369238A GB0027139A GB0027139A GB2369238A GB 2369238 A GB2369238 A GB 2369238A GB 0027139 A GB0027139 A GB 0027139A GB 0027139 A GB0027139 A GB 0027139A GB 2369238 A GB2369238 A GB 2369238A
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01M—PROCESSES OR MEANS, e.g. BATTERIES, FOR THE DIRECT CONVERSION OF CHEMICAL ENERGY INTO ELECTRICAL ENERGY
    • H01M50/00—Constructional details or processes of manufacture of the non-active parts of electrochemical cells other than fuel cells, e.g. hybrid cells
    • H01M50/20—Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders
    • H01M50/267—Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders having means for adapting to batteries or cells of different types or different sizes
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01M—PROCESSES OR MEANS, e.g. BATTERIES, FOR THE DIRECT CONVERSION OF CHEMICAL ENERGY INTO ELECTRICAL ENERGY
    • H01M50/00—Constructional details or processes of manufacture of the non-active parts of electrochemical cells other than fuel cells, e.g. hybrid cells
    • H01M50/50—Current conducting connections for cells or batteries
    • H01M50/502—Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteries; Interconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing
    • H01M50/509—Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteries; Interconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing characterised by the type of connection, e.g. mixed connections
    • H01M50/51—Connection only in series
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01M—PROCESSES OR MEANS, e.g. BATTERIES, FOR THE DIRECT CONVERSION OF CHEMICAL ENERGY INTO ELECTRICAL ENERGY
    • H01M50/00—Constructional details or processes of manufacture of the non-active parts of electrochemical cells other than fuel cells, e.g. hybrid cells
    • H01M50/20—Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders
    • H01M50/204—Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells
    • H01M50/207—Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape
    • H01M50/213—Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for cells having curved cross-section, e.g. round or elliptic
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01M—PROCESSES OR MEANS, e.g. BATTERIES, FOR THE DIRECT CONVERSION OF CHEMICAL ENERGY INTO ELECTRICAL ENERGY
    • H01M50/00—Constructional details or processes of manufacture of the non-active parts of electrochemical cells other than fuel cells, e.g. hybrid cells
    • H01M50/50—Current conducting connections for cells or batteries
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02E—REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS [GHG] EMISSIONS, RELATED TO ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION
    • Y02E60/00—Enabling technologies; Technologies with a potential or indirect contribution to GHG emissions mitigation
    • Y02E60/10—Energy storage using batteries

Abstract

Rechargeable batteries normally power the radio control system within the model. This rechargeable battery pack is arranged into two separate "half" packs that normally consist of 2 batteries each (Fig 1). All the batteries are electrically connected in series. The use of these "half" packs essentially allows the battery pack to be formed into a flat arrangement (fig 2) or a square arrangement (fig 3).

Description

Versatile Rechargeable Battery Pack for Models Background to the Invention Radio controlled models typically use rechargeable batteries to operate the control system. These are used in preference to non-rechargeable batteries for cost reasons. 4 rechargeable batteries normally power the radio control system within the model, typically AA size NiCads. These batteries are wired in series but arranged in two typical configurations. A"flat"pack consists of 4 batteries arranged side by side. The other option a"square"pack consists of a 2 x 2 arrangement of the batteries. Models are typically designed to accommodate one of these two designs, but not both. For this reason any person with a range of different models will typically require both types of battery packs. The invention detailed below allows a single battery pack to be used in both a square or flat configuration thereby saving cost.
Essential Features of the Invention Typically 4 rechargeable batteries (1) are connected together in series by electrical wire (3) to form a battery pack with a output voltage in the range of 3 V to 8 V. The number of batteries could however range from 2 up to 6.
For convenience the ends of the wire are normally terminated in a plug (2) that allows a quick connection to the radio control equipment. The rechargeable batteries are arranged into two separate"half'packs (4), that normally consist of 2 batteries each. This arrangement is demonstrated by Figure 1.
The use of these"half'packs essentially allows the battery pack to be formed into a flat arrangement as shown by figure 2 or a square arrangement as shown by figure 3.
This invention allows one battery pack to be used in ether a flat or square configuration eliminating the need to have two separate battery packs.

Claims (1)

  1. Claims 1/A battery pack that powers the control system in a radio controlled model that can be arranged into a flat pack, where all the batteries are laid side by side and also into a square pack where half the batteries are laid side by side and the remaining batteries are stacked on top.
    2/A battery pack as claimed in claim 1 that has an output voltage in the range of 3 V to 8V that is manufactured using rechargeable batteries which are electrically connected together in series by means of electrical wires.
    3/A battery pack as claimed in claim 2 that consists of 2 batteries that are laid side by side and mechanically joined together that in turn are electrically connected to a further 2 batteries that are also laid side by side and mechanically joined together.
    4/A battery pack as claimed in claim 2 that has the electrically positive end and electrically negative end terminated with suitable electrical leads and a plug.
    5/A battery pack substantially as herein described and illustrated in the accompanying drawing.
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Citations (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP0255568A2 (en) * 1986-07-25 1988-02-10 Licentia Patent-Verwaltungs-GmbH Battery pack attachable to an electrical device
GB2304975A (en) * 1995-08-31 1997-03-26 Tamplus Company Ltd Battery container
GB2328554A (en) * 1997-08-19 1999-02-24 Mattel Inc Foldable multi-configuration battery pack

Patent Citations (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP0255568A2 (en) * 1986-07-25 1988-02-10 Licentia Patent-Verwaltungs-GmbH Battery pack attachable to an electrical device
GB2304975A (en) * 1995-08-31 1997-03-26 Tamplus Company Ltd Battery container
GB2328554A (en) * 1997-08-19 1999-02-24 Mattel Inc Foldable multi-configuration battery pack

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